[Dad1279]

Originally Posted by Steve W

I think before we jump all over the GDC we should consider that it may have come from higher up. Patent = Coopertition

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7507169.html

http://osdir.com/patents/Games/Metho...-07507169.html

I tried to keep an open mind through our first regional, however playing through it has convinced me that it is a bad idea. In fact, quite often in led to our alliances not cooperating, and changed gameplay for the worse.

When a game is designed so that if you know you are going to lose, your best strategy is 'take a dive' or worse, score for your opponent, IMHO that has destroyed the game and competition.

I hope "FIRST" does not continue with this system in the future.